March 2023

Ozark-St. Francis National Forests’ officials are pleased to announce the seasonal reopening of Blanchard Springs Caverns on March 9.

Volunteers needed for statewide spring cleanup initiative The Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission (KAB) announced today the kick off of the 2023 Keep America Beautiful™ Great American Clean up (GAmC) in Arkansas. This year's GAmC runs from March 1 through May 31. Arkansans interested in doing their part to help keep Arkansas beautiful can recruit volunteers and host their own cleanup or sign up to volunteer at an event near them.

A second Mission to Mend event is coming to Mountain Home on March 11. The event will be held from 10 a.m.

High school seniors, it’s your time to shine. The News in Salem, Villager Journal and The South Missourian News are putting together our annual Graduation special for area high school seniors graduating this year.

Cherokee Village Suburban Improvement District (SID) has an ongoing silent auction at the SID office in Omaha Center until March 31, 3 p.m. There are some beautiful items for sale pictured on their website homepage (cvsid. org). Furniture, boats, trucks, golf carts, tractors, large equipment, restaurant equipment among other things are up for sale. Come make a bid!

Friday, March 10, 10 a.m. – 12 noon Rock Painting for Kids’ Summer Treasure Hunt in conjunction with Friends of Ash Flat Library. Members are invited to join in the fun of painting rocks which library volunteers will later hide in local parks for the kids to find and redeem for a free children’s book. All supplies furnished. Rocks have been painted white. Just bring your imagination. Call Artist Diana Long 870-240-4400 or Library Volunteer Anita Hawkins 816-769-8248.